McLaren 750S review - a match for the Ferrari 296 GTB? | evo REVIEWS

Taking the best technical components from the 765LT, McLaren has created a V8-engined supercar that can be considered not only one of the best of its time, but the best of all time. Jethro Bovingdon gets behind the wheel on the road and track.
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[@lukelucky3894]

Jethro should have his own KZbin channel. The world needs his car reviews.

[@giovannifacci]

Really! Old days EVO with Chris Harris , Jethro and Harry was epic. Peak KZbin IMHO

[@larssonk22]

@@giovannifacci the good ol' days, proper pukka

[@OliverWode]

​@@giovannifacci@giovannifacci All we need is these three over at Hagerty with Jason. Well, actually and add Henry to the equation.

[@Mr.Waffullz]

Jethro has been everywhere lately! Man id putting in work

[@1979SBK]

Can we have more Jethro reviews please 👍

[@Revheadrev]

That power slide at 8:50 was mint, Jethro. Nicely done mate!

[@urock12201]

I’ve always been surprised by the lack of enthusiasm around McLaren’s noise. I think the turbo spool over that flat plane V8 sounds so exciting.

[@SmallBlogV8]

A lot of it must go missing on the way through a microphone and my earbuds, because since the 570S they've all sounded a bit weedy to me (guess I'll need someone to drive me around in one for real!). Their original sound (12C, P1) was more complex and characterful.

[@joshcartu4332]

I chucked a novitec exhaust on mine and the noise was absolutely lethal.

[@SerbanDragne]

To drive like that while having a normal conversation... This guy 🔥🔥

[@boogboog8097]

The 720s was 750 at the crank dynoed by many people, so is this actually 780+

[@CarToneHK]

Just assuming the hydraulic steering alone would make this the one to have over the others

[@drzoidbergmd3200]

Great video, that drift at the end 👌

[@charleigh195]

Just an idea but passenger seat seatbelts need a strap of some sort when track driving ?

[@STORM3SHADOW]

Jethro with the epic drifty to finish off the video! Bravo!

[@1991julez]

I know I’m meant to comment on the content but it’s so good to see jethro around again on videos I can’t afford to subscribe for!

[@drh580]

Shudda locked the passenger harness. That was distracting 😂

[@SoumendraM]

Love this review!!

[@TheFlashSpeedforce]

These short 9 minutes felt like a breath of fresh air after leaving an stale warehouse: reinvigorating and making you feel crisp again. Thanks!!!

[@lovelehstuff]

Ferrari approached the hybridization phase with excitement in mind and finally nailed it with the 296 but it seems like McLaren is approaching it begrudgingly hence the artura

[@clubdevoiture1618]

Because adding all the battery's and electronics aren't worth it.. loosing trunk space adding weight ruing handling... the list is endless. All for a few miles of electric only... I have a tesla but love this over the ferrari for its purity

[@teabagtowers3823]

Because batteries add weight and complexity that and the 296 realistically isn't any faster than this or the 765LT despite having what another 100hp on tap. At 1.5 tonnes compared to the 750s 1.3 tonnes and 765lts 1.2 tonnes the 296GTB is a bit of a fatty in comparison.

[@Driver_88]

top end review as always from Jethro, wish EVO produced more stuff to enjoy

[@simeonyves5940]

Indeed, where is the ECOTY 2023 Video?

[@markcompton6750]

Same colour as my MX5 👍

[@herme99]

Interesting that the complaint about lack of a decent noise persists. Does it improve with aftermarket exhausts?

[@davidkeenan5989]

How good to see Jethro.

[@StromSports]

I like to think of this as the 720.2 When Porsche do evolution everyone loves it McLaren do it and they get ripped to bits for it To me a 720 with all with the bugs ironed out sounds mega.

[@PaulBrunache]

Jethro the reason I click to watch this vid 👌🔥🔥

[@drewwin794]

I love the 750S! The perfect car show would include- Jethro Bovingdon Chris Harris Randy Post All great drivers with personality.

[@chaphammersmith9540]

I rate all of these guys but imo Henry Catchpole has a way of making you imagine what it’s like to drive the car like nobody else can

[@KensAlpaca]

Was hoping for Mr Rix but even happier to get Jethro!

[@MattH-wg7ou]

So it looks literally exactly like every other McLaren. You could park many of their models next to each other and I couldnt tell the difference. This looks exactly like the 720S.

[@evoermine]

If you can’t tell the difference between their models you’re either Stevie Wonder or you don’t know much about cars.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

@@evoermine okay mr cool car guy. Whatever you say. Miss the obvious observation so you can insult someone on the internet. Bravo. My observation is perfectly reasonable and obvious.

[@PFBzzz]

Bravo! Great review! I love my 720S w/ track pack, and am not running out to spend the extra dough on a 750S, but *absolutely* will trade over in the future. That famous Mclaren initial depreciation sucks for initial buyers but is heaven for enthusiasts with a bit of patience on a slightly more modest budget. Modern Ferraris are perfect for country club poseurs and collectors, Modern Lambo's perfect for the bitcoin bro's, but McLarens are the true drivers cars.

[@JakeBM4]

Bitcoin bro's love that 😂 I've been tempted by the 570s, but have been massively put off by reliability issues. How has reliability been with the 720?

[@jasgts]

@@JakeBM4I’ve had 2 mclarens including my current 720s. 20k miles across the two and zero issues.

[@v4skunk739]

No need in trading in bro. You might as well wait for the successor in a year or so.

[@sportbikejesus6297]

Yeah modern Ferraris are famously bad to drive

[@mtnman1984]

It's a match, for sure. The performance is so mental for either that it's more down to the skill and courage of the person behind the wheel as to which goes faster on any given day. Which one do you like? Get that one.

[@mikenewbold1699]

what do you drive to have this opinion?

[@dr80008]

Not that I mind looking at Jethro, but a camera behind the shoulder, allowing us to see where the car's going plus what's he doing with the steering wheel, would have been better. If you were a passenger, where would your focus be?

[@NielsHeusinkveld]

I always imagined Chris Harris and Jethro going back and forth with 'Hold my beer' as they skid cars about all day long.

[@GROW_YT_VIEWS_002]

This content is a breath of fresh air. More positivity, please!

[@ClaytonYatescarenthusiast]

As a rime attack racing driver this is the car to have. This on a set of Goodyear supercar 3r tires 305 30 19 front and 325 30 19 rear. Probably go 2:09 around cota if not faster

[@porschebmwchevy654]

Lol

[@reibocaster]

How about the pistons and connection rods? Those are so bad in McLaren?

[@johnnyboy1586]

Excuse my ignorance,but did you say it doesn't have a limited slip diff? But as you were hard under excelleration both wheels were lighting up

[@3d-geo-radar274]

Very good report. I'm looking forward to mine. May 2024.

[@youngkingyoungking1481]

Between this and tge 296 gtb i'd say is near impossible to choose, thry're both amaizing cars.

[@originalmianos]

Not much Trofeos left after that drive. Probably could do with some traction control turned on. All I can hear is slipping tyres for almost all the clip.

[@michaelteret4763]

McLaren will NEVER beat Ferrari at being a Ferrari. Apples and oranges.

[@srinitaaigaura]

Honestly there are fewer differences to the 720S than some regular cars getting facelifts and Porsche updating their 911s. If Mclaren can work on their horrible quality and reliability issues, this car could be the 911 of Mclaren.

[@nathandepasquale9571]

Don't see them as "rivals"personally. Completely different tech. Rather than creating a "new" car, McClaren have raided their parts bin - and to me - have created a 720s Tecnica. Not saying the 750 isn't a great car, it clearly is. It's like Ferrari bringing out a 296 based on an F8 which uses parts from the SF90? Anyway, Jethro is a legend 👍

[@seba911er]

At 8:39 you can see why a proper limited slip diff is the better solution😮

[@IndaloMan]

Watch the passenger side seatbelts react to the changing g-forces... 👍

[@tREVVA1]

Er, no - that's just reaction to inertial momentum... not the same as gravitational force.

[@DonLee1980]

The 720s was always a great handling car to begin with, setting blistering times at any track, even on P zero Corsa tires. There's a test where they put on the Trofeo Rs, and it was faster than the more larry 765lt... I have no doubt this 750s on Trofeos will blitz the competition.

[@perryjames2260]

I have a 720S and was thinking of trading into a 765LT, thanks for the post. I think I’ll keep the comfort and 300K and some Trofeo R’s

[@DonLee1980]

@@perryjames2260 you can check out the videos of journalists testing the 765lt, and tho it's insanely fast in a straight line, around the corners it's very unpredictable and snappy. Something about the overall balance was lost when they took out the weight and changed the mapping of the engine.

[@exotic9514]

I would rather have this than a 296, it’s lighter and more compliant and the handling is just insane.

[@recursion.]

And Ferrari is more practical, less expensive and safer.

[@Wallstreetavarice]

Those seatbelts flopping around are giving me secondhand anxiety

[@illalternative]

"Cheaper" doesn't work at this price range... 296 is better in every way, so the only excuse is "cheaper"... Thanks for honesty))

[@v4skunk739]

The 296 is heavy and you'll feel that while driving.

[@usmanrai1244]

hoping the rod issue is solved with these new ones

[@tREVVA1]

That flapping passenger harness is bloody irritating

[@tedtheturbot]

I don't quite know why car reviews ignore pov especially on track reviews? It is the only way (with sound) to get a feel for what it's actually like to drive the thing. Given my chance of driving one is diddly squat, it would be nice if you would please.

[@danmel3978]

youre not outsmarting the transmission by having it in manual mode, the clicks are annoying

[@villagesautodetail]

Your right.. nobody wants to hear about EV tech and battery packs.. I have not watched an EVO video for that reason for far too long. Welcome back to true car enthusiast reporting. Please keep it up.

[@darkwa456]

The design team clearly didn't do much over time on this one

[@gregmayled]

ECOTY 2023?

[@heinedenmark]

Mclaren has the most lacy design department. Yes.. It's fast. But not a real competitor to the 296 GTB.

[@chesspiece81]

All they needed to do was lose some weight, throw in some stronger rods, LSD, then upgrade the turbos, tune and 600LT style exhaust for added drama then viola, a McLaren 820 or 840S.

[@rubenarce4980]

I like the passenger seat belts moving around. It gives you a sense of speed

[@sungkim742]

They couldn't make the front end look better?

[@stefannilsson7186]

Are listed as 2024:s best Supersportscar 👌🏎 No doubt about it……No One is near it👌

[@jo05dk]

A supercar not inspired by the Toyota Prius? LOVE IT! ..and great video, as per usual good sir :)

[@i.c.d.-videos1901]

👏🏻

[@diogoleitao8628]

You know when its a good review when there is lot of real man driving and just small talk here and there. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@pedroloboantunes4017]

Where is the car of the year video?

[@samueldowney2806]

Peak ICE supercar? Looks like it.

[@FruitFlyKilla]

McLaren really need some new design language with their new cars. This design has become boring and past it's sell by date.

[@sergeibatiuk3468]

Have McLaren fixed their traction control to make Jason Potato happy?

[@muffinman4353]

Beautiful car.... My 23' C8, running 0 to 60 in 2.9secs. for only 65k it's fast enough and for the price, I get thrill without having to break the bank....

[@sergeibatiuk3468]

No limited slip diff on this car? You can't be serious

[@PhillCurtis]

👍

[@993mutter]

Why cant you guys just fix the passenger seatbelts while filming ? I would go mad if that was my car.

[@sergeibatiuk3468]

Why can't McLaren design proper headlights and shape in general

[@lobanov_roman]

😎👍

[@billshoe22191]

I’d much rather have the 750S over a 296. The steering alone does it. I appreciate the non hybrid powertrain and the lightweight package. There’s a reason the Italians always quote useless dry weight. It’s because they are fat.

[@ludda42]

No question, 750 over the 296 all day

[@abduasadbekabdurakhimov5465]

Would still rather have the 296 gtb or gts

[@v4skunk739]

I'd take the 765LT over 296. Wake me up when we get 296 GTO.

[@jamieosh70]

You probably haven’t driven a 720 even

[@lknanml]

Have to admit the car still looks good but overall it's pretty disappointing especially after the 765LT. I was expecting Mclaren to follow that design path. l just don't like the front or rear bumpers of the 750s and I REALLY don't like the overall look of the rear end. It looks like a step back to me. If the 750s design came first and the 720s design was this years new car I would say the refresh looks good. I still like the car but it's not making any dream car lists. The second I saw the "new" center infotainment screen and buttons to the left of it I thought "that looks like a Palm Pilot or Handspring pda from the 90s" .. Honestly looks TERRIBLE and cheap. Was there a sale on elevator buttons? The bezzeled knobs from the 720 and 765 looked really good. All the buttons are gone below the screen as well that gave it a bit more of a technical look. Simplicity can look good but I think the missed the mark and went into it looks dated already territory with those changes. I DO like the dash and the side pod toggles. That looks fantastic!! Awesome video. Just wish the car went another direction. Looks wise best to worst it's 765-720-ARTURA-750-GT

[@perryjames2260]

Well said!

[@hyena8385]

agree 720>750 (looks wise). Also agree 765 looks better than both - it's an LT after all so those expensive body kit changes better be good! Artura and GT(S) bit more difficult to compare. Both fit their brief brilliantly methinks. Especially the GT. Those clean and extended lines absolutely ooze luxury and sophistication. Its less of an outright nutty performance look but it's not meant to be.

[@lknanml]

@@hyena8385 The GT is nice but I of all the GT options it's the worst. They forced the GT design on a platform that was clearly not for a GT. Also not crazy about the side vents. At first I hated the 720 as it seemed boring but after awhile I saw what they were going for and it's a beautiful look and I REALLY like it now. Funny thing is I would have probably loved the GT had that come before the 720.... LOL Love the rear of the GT. I like the interior and that's about it. Couldn't see picking it over any other car in the GT class. The Artura has gone with the flat rear deck look which to me looks cheap. Not a spyder fan and it follows that look so that probably doesn't help although it looks like the entire industry is going with the flat rear deck or open deck. The lambo Technica would look amazing with the EVO rear glass but the current trend is going open deck. For me it means waiting a generation for the next design. It's lighter sure and probably just dumps heat like a champ but I just like the lines of a coupe like rear glass. The 765lt is still on the dream list. The electric age is here and those designs look amazing.

[@darrenpeel2482]

Soft looking design. Does all sorts but needs to look a bit more hardcore.

[@oskierox]

I agree. It looks even softer than 720s, maybe that color matched front splitter area? Not sure but I dont love the looks

[@dnice362]

296 is artificial and fair. The mclaren is raw and way more engaging

[@dnice362]

Fake

[@rjung_ch]

👍💪✌

[@recursion.]

If my money were on the line I'd still choose 296.

[@stevewhite9653]

Great looking car and it looks a riot to drive - but it still sounds soulless.

[@mikenewbold1699]

obviously not mclaren and ferrari aren't on the same level of desirability despite the performance and enzo spinning in his grave since 2013

[@Lazerus2008]

How many bit fell off whilst doing this test ?

[@KNMK259]

Jethrooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@TomasWatchReviews]

why all mclarens look the same?

[@mariusmelgard5599]

second

[@8power0]

ITS OK. BUT IT'S NO PORSCHE GTRS.

[@samiitalya]

❤ Rimac Nivera.Hennessy. Kionggseg.Pagani.Bugatti. Ferrari. lambo.Mclaren Porsche. amg. bmw.Audi.Supra. Gtr

[@Sar2009fu]

😂

[@samiitalya]

😢😂

[@quasimodo8215]

It's named NEVERA- Storm!

[@Sar2009fu]

🤷🤦

[@murphychris9811]

it looks the same as the mp4 12 c thy all look the same and yet this cost from 227 grand for a car that looks the same as one from 2011 there built like crap yes its fast and yer its good around a track but its a crap car

[@AnthonyTouset]

Did he really just say "I'm not a p****y"??

[@FenderUsa]

Yea he did. It made me lol

[@apachecommunications]

1st

[@mariusmelgard5599]

fuck

[@omiid8393]

But probably still not reliable 😂

[@MarcSob22]

What a joke, not even the 765 is match for the 296 , this unreliable mclanch is far behind! And the 296 is already ending the production, next year the 296 "pista" version is out

[@coolguy_2997]

Your comments are always such a mess lol. You know nothing. Firstly, the 296 just came out. Secondly, The 296 and sf90 are notorious for hybrid system failures especially earlier production models. Even on a carwow race a 296 had a failure every acceleration lol. And still the 765 is posting quicker times in rolling acceleration.

[@amarjit_singh_]

@@coolguy_2997​​⁠The 296 GTB is a 2.5 years old car, unveiled in June 2021. Also, the order books for the GTB variant closed around May this year. Looks like you know nothing about the 296! Also, that was one or two cars that had some issues, even the so called and perceived reliable car 911 had break down! The 296 is arguably the best driver's car at the moment.

[@sixpotshot]

McLaren share with Ferrari (and Lamborghini...and...[insert other brands here] but not Porsche...) the same disease: Paddlegitis... but McLaren gets beaten by Ferrari in the aesthetics as there is no Russian Doll Syndrome at Maranello....for this much money I suppose prospective owners would like to end up with something that looks substantially different (and better looking) than a 720S... even Porsche with its infamous 911 does a lot better than this...shame.

[@DexxonGamer77]

296 is way better in my opinion. It looks much better, it sounds much better it, it has its own unique engine not one thats shared with literraly every other model, and its faster.

[@mtnman1984]

They are really in split hair territory with the performance and there's a lot of brand loyalty in the realm of these cars. If not brand loyalty, it will come down to personal preference between the two.

[@lorenzorappa1616]

I am italian and i think this is better. Way lighter, way better chassis, it’s a carbon fiber one against steel and alloy

[@Sar2009fu]

What steel? I think there isn't any steel in modern Ferrari's: fact check!

[@coolguy_2997]

The fastest rolling acceleration of a 296gtb 100-200 kmh I saw was 4.25sec, the fastest for a stock 765lt was 4.0sec. So this 750s probably has the same real power figures, similar weight, gear ratios - so it will as quick as a 296gtb if not quicker. Regarding a drag strip the stock 765 did 9.3 s 1/4 and Ive never seen a 296 did faster than 9.7 sec. And yeah, just add downpipes and ecu flash, even the 720s starts pulling 3.5sec 100-200.

[@TheTmat007]

Well, I'll be honest with you. I am a Ferrari fan. But I prefer the way McLaren build supercars. To, me, the driving dynamics of most McLaren supercars are better.

[@TheDjcarlos67]

C’mon evo! The subscribers only got our magazines yesterday! These posts should come out after we’ve had a chance to read the actual magazine 🫤